“If I may offer you a simple maxim, “Be interested.” Everyone wants to BE INTERESTING but the vitalizing thing is to BE INTERESTED. Keep a sense of curiosity. Discover new things. Care. Risk failure. Reach out.”
-- John Gardiner

The Foundation's application for our 2017 scholarship program is now closed.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

HOW TO APPLY

Please note: Scholarships are only available for residential students aged 12-18yrs.

Who is eligible to apply for a scholarship? The Foundation will accept applications from girls and young women between the ages of 12 and 18. Applicants must be 12 years of age by September 1, 2017. The Foundation’s review committee will give special consideration to girls living in underserved sectors, as well as first time applicants.

How to apply for a scholarship:

In order to apply for a scholarship, please click on the link, then download and print our 2017 application after Jan 1, 2017.

Please be sure to complete every section of the scholarship application. Incomplete applications will be returned, which will delay the review process. Please be sure to include the following four (4) pages in your application:

1) The personal information page,

2) Your personal statement/leadership essay (one page max), and

3) A letter of recommendation from a coach, teacher, or mentor (one page max), and

4) The financial information page.

Important note for former scholarship recipients:

One of our core beliefs at the Foundation is that confidence comes from the act of leading, doing and “Choosing to Matter”.

Assuming that each requirement stated in the above “How to Apply for a Scholarship” section is met, former recipients are eligible to receive a partial scholarship worth $495 to cover half of the $989 Academy tuition.

The Foundation’s hope is that returning applicants will use the unique leadership training learned while at the Academy to fundraise to cover the balance of their 2016 tuition.

If you are a former scholarship recipient, please pay special attention to the “Personal Statement” section of the Foundation’s scholarship application.

Completed applications can be submitted by email (preferred) mail or fax to the following:

Scholarships for first time recipients are valued at the full cost of the Academy tuition, which is $989.

Scholarships for former scholarship recipients are valued at half the cost of the Academy tuition, which is $495. The balance of the tuition ($495) must be paid by the individual.

Travel expenses to and from the Academy location are not included.

What is the submission deadline for 2017?

The deadline for first time applicants to submit an application for the 2017 summer Academy sessions is May 15, 2017. Applications from first time applicants submitted after May 15, 2017 will not be considered.

The deadline for former scholarship recipients to submit an application for the 2017 Academy sessions is April 15, 2017. This will allow the extra time needed for the recipient to fundraise the remaining half of her Academy tuition. Applications from former scholarship recipients submitted after April 15, 2017 will not be considered.

The Foundation will award scholarships on a rolling basis, in the order in which applications are received.

Notification and Application Acceptance:Upon completion of the application review process, the Foundation will contact all applicants by email and/or by phone. At this time, each applicant will be informed of the final decision made, based solely on the application submitted. Please assume that your application is still under review if you have not been contacted directly by the Foundation’s Director.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Another Important Note:

Families applying for a scholarship should NOT complete the online registration process before hearing from the Foundation regarding the status of their application. Scholarship applicants will not lose a spot at their preferred Academy location while waiting for a final decision on their application.